Shoals, with more than 10 players unavailable, were no match for the competition front-runners, who improved their record to 13-3 on the season.

In the loss, Angus Maddinson scored both tries for Shoals, while Sam Watts slotted both conversion attempts.

It was a tough day at the office for Shoals, who lost 28-nil to Avondale in second grade.

While in third grade, Vincentia were defeated by Avondale 35-26.

Elsewhere in first grade, Camden edged Bowral 38-33, Shamrocks smashed University 47-13, Tech Waratahs defeated Campbelltown 26-nil and Vikings overpowered Kiama 26-10.

Next up for the Shoals is their final home game of the season against Bowral on August 17 - a day in which club will be wearing their Indigenous jerseys.